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80.10%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

226

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$17,005

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Nova Southeastern University (UNF)

1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a private research university that includes graduate and professional schools on its campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. NSU offers over 40 undergraduate degree programs, and many more graduate degree programs at the master's and doctoral levels.

NSU is known for its excellent faculty who are still actively engaged in their professional careers in the field as well as their teaching careers. NSU is also notable for the fact that more African American and Hispanic students earn their doctoral degrees there than any other university in the nation.

NSU offers excellent facilities and cutting-edge technology, and a beautiful, 300-acre campus setting.  It is nationally recognized for its graduate and professional training programs, as well as for its distance learning programs, with field-based programs located in Florida and 23 states, as well as in a number of international sites.

History

Nova Southeastern University was founded in 1964 as "Nova University." It began as a very small school focusing primarily on the physical and social sciences.  In 1994, Nova University merged with Southeastern University of Health Sciences and became Nova Southeastern University. The school has grown to become the nation's seventh largest independent university, and its programs now include law, education, business computer science, oceanography, medicine, pharmacy, optometry, and more.

Academics

Nova Southeastern University's academic calendar follows the semester format, with fall and winter semesters.  Summer classes are available.

Colleges, Schools and Centers

  • Center for Psychological Studies
  • College of Allied Health and Nursing
  • College of Dental Medicine
  • College of Medical Sciences
  • College of Optometry
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • College of Pharmacy
  • Criminal Justice Institute
  • Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
  • Fischler School of Education and Human Services
  • Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences
  • Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Human Services Unit
  • Mailman Segal Center for Human Development
  • Oceanographic Center
  • Shepard Broad Law Center
  • University School

In addition to its colleges, schools and centers, NSU has several research and professional education institutes that include:

  • Brief Therapy Institute
  • Criminal Justice Institute
  • The Eye Institute
  • Guy Harvey Research Institute
  • Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education
  • Huizenga Sales Institute
  • International Institute for Franchise Education
  • The Language Institute
  • Lifelong Learning Institute
  • National Coral Reef Institute
  • Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research

Student Life

More than 70 student clubs and organizations are available on the NSU campus.  There is also a strong student government program, several active fraternities and sororities, and intramural sports, among other activities.  More information about how to get involved in a campus program is available at the NSU Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement.

In addition, the Campus Recreation Department offers many on-campus fitness and wellness classes such as spinning and Pilates, among others.

Student housing is available on campus, all rooms with private bathrooms and wireless Internet service, and there are many on-campus dining services available as well.

Athletics

The "Sharks" athletic teams of Nova Southeaster University compete in 17 intercollegiate sports, with 10 women's and 7 men's teams that include:

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track and Field

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main, Fort Lauderdale-Davie Campus in Florida, NSU has satellite campuses at the following locations:

  • East Campus, Fort Lauderdale, FL (six miles from the main campus)
  • Oceanographic Center Campus, Dania Beach, FL
  • North Miami Beach Campus, North Miami Beach, FL

In addition to its satellite campuses, NSU has several "Student Education Centers" that allow students to study through a combination of online learning, video conferencing and onsite access to NSU staff and learning resources.  NSU has Student Education Centers in the following locations:

  • Nassau, Bahamas
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Miami, FL
  • Miramar, FL
  • Orlando, FL
  • Palm Beach, FL
  • Tampa, FL

Community Life

South Florida has a very warm, temperate climate that makes it easy to enjoy outdoor recreation. The areas around NSU offer opportunities to enjoy hiking, biking fishing, boating, windsurfing and concerts and festivals.  There are beaches, or the Florida Everglades, within 15-30 minutes of the main campus.  Many sports arenas, restaurants, shopping spots and entertainment venues are available in the area.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Nova Southeastern University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

The total student enrollment at Nova Southeastern University is about 20,000, with undergraduate students making up about 24% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Annual tuition estimates are between $31,000-$37,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
  • Part time students pay in the range of $1,000 to $1,200 per unit
  • May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.

Financial Aid Details

The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid100%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships99%$21,435
Receiving Student Loans48%$7,417
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Nova Southeastern University may offer services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Campus: Nova Southeastern University

  • Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
  • Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
  • Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
  • Endodontics Program
  • Law Program
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
  • Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
  • Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
  • Optometry (O.D.) Program
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
  • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Program
  • Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Program
  • Pediatric Dentistry Program
  • Periodontics Program
  • Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
  • Prosthodontics Program
  • Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
  • Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program

Campus: North Miami Beach Campus

  • Speech-Language Pathology Program
    • * Accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (since 1990)

Intercollegiate Athletics

Nova Southeastern University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Sunshine State Conference)
  • Basketball (Sunshine State Conference)
  • Track and Field (Sunshine State Conference)
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
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Programs Offered

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  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

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